15:30 Perth

Thursday 13 May 2021

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Racing TV Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:30 | Winning time: 4m 9.8s

Curramore^t⁵⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Ryan Mania| T: A M Thomson| OR: 110| BF| D

11/10

Well treated on his best form and entitled to come on for his third at Newcastle on debut for Sandy Thomson. Likely to build on that, so worth chancing dropped in grade.

Form: 216P4/3-

The Steward^p⁹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Charlotte Jones⁽⁵⁾| T: James Moffatt| OR: 110| D

10/1

Fair hurdler who nicked a jumpers bumper at Newcastle earlier in the year then failed to back it up. Mark sums him up and he's better at Cartmel.

Form: 385415-

Malangen²¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-8| J: Thomas Dowson| T: Miss L Harrison| OR: 106

66/1

Temperamental sort who was down the field at Exeter on his final outing for David Pipe 7 months ago, so returns with plenty to prove.

Form: 015539-

Signifiant^h,t²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Henry Brooke| T: N W Alexander| OR: 104

40/1

Ex-French winning chaser who showed very little in trio of starts over fences for Lucinda Russell during second half of last year and didn't offer much promise back over hurdles on debut for new yard.

Form: F8/P7P9-

Balkalin^t⁵⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 11-3| J: Ross Chapman| T: M A Barnes| OR: 101

11/1

Confirmed he still has something to offer on the back of a lengthy absence, not given a hard time when fourth of 11 in a Newcastle novice 54 days ago. More chance now handicapping

Form: 5490/54-

Hooroo⁸¹

Age: 4| Weight: 11-2| J: Aidan Coleman| T: O Murphy| OR: 106

5/1

Fair 1m winner on Flat for Karl Burke and has a progressive profile over hurdles, third in a juvenile at Market Rasen 82 days ago. Makes plenty of appeal now handicapping after a break.

Form: 763-

Grey Girly^t²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: D A Jacob| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 96

6/1

Modest maiden hurdler who returned to form when fifth at this course 22 days ago, doing too much too soon. Drop in trip could help, so she's worth considering.

Form: 653295-

Lopito^t²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-9| J: Oakley Brown⁽⁵⁾| T: C A McBratney| OR: 93

22/1

Long-standing maiden who took a step back in right direction when well-held fourth at Tramore 24 days ago. Remains hard to make a case for, though.

Form: 57/S084-

Vino's Choice^t⁹⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 10-6| J: D R Fox| T: Miss Lucinda V Russell| OR: 90| CD

11/1

Gained a first victory over obstacles in chase in November. Disappointing in a range of disciplines since, but could bounce back after a break at a track where he tends to run well.

Form: 42182P-

Non-Runners

Countister¹

Weight: 11-7| Age: 9

T: B Haslam J: R P McLernon

Forecasts

Curramore (11/10), Hooroo (5/1), Grey Girly (6/1), The Steward (10/1), Balkalin (11/1), Vino's Choice (11/1), Lopito (22/1), Countister (25/1), Signifiant (40/1), Malangen (66/1)

CURRAMORE was better than the bare result on debut for a shrewd stable at Newcastle and, with fitness now assured, he makes plenty of appeal in a weaker race. The less-exposed Hooroo is of interest on handicap debut and Balkalin would be one to note if the market spoke in his favour.